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Review of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Mar 2021
Cover image of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time on Switch
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 12 Mar 2021
Genre: Platformer
Developer: Toys for Bob
Publisher: Activision

Introduction

Listen up, fellow gamers and couch potatoes of the world! Grab your controllers, clear a space on your coffee table (or messily shove the snacks out of the way), because we're diving headfirst into the wild, wacky world of 'Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time.' This is the game that tells you, "Hey, you know that nineties nostalgia you keep harping on about? Let's package that in a classic platformer and make it even crazier!" Spoiler alert: It actually works!

Gameplay

In 'Crash Bandicoot 4,' you get to control our beloved marsupial, Crash, and his intelligent sister Coco as they embark on a quest to stop those hilariously unhinged villains, Doctor Neo Cortex and Doctor Nefarious Tropy. Together, they'll travel across ten Dimensions, each more bizarre than the last. The gameplay remains a love letter to classic Crash, featuring all the jumping, spinning, sliding, and bashing you could want-just with a sprinkle of 2021 magic. We've got Quantum Masks that can alter reality, slow down time, and even flip gravity. That's right, this is a time-bending, brain-busting platforming extravaganza that'll have your thumbs (and patience) on fire! Switch between characters too, and watch as they bring their own unique flair to the platforming madness.

Graphics

The graphics? Oh boy, it's as if someone decided that a multicolored candy factory should be the new art direction. Seriously, everything is vibrant, lively, and rich in details. The animations make the characters look like they're straight out of a Saturday morning cartoon-what more could you ask for? Plunge into a world so bright you might need sunglasses to prevent your retinas from burning. And the cutscenes give you major Looney Tunes vibes, complete with their old-school charm and humor that appeals to both nostalgic adults and new fans alike.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, 'Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time' serves not only as a platforming masterpiece but also as a brilliant blend of nostalgia, creativity, and challenge. Whether you're an old-school fan or a curious newbie, it's bound to offer hours of adrenaline-fueled fun. So, pop some corn, kick back, and get ready to relive the chaos with your friends-and maybe a few choice expletives flinging at that one level you just can't seem to clear. Grab this game, and who knows, you might just unlock that hidden gem of gaming euphoria. Score? A smashing 9/10, because who doesn't love a righteous bandicoot tearing through dimensions and putting bad guys in their place? Now go forth and show those pesky doctors who's boss!

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